Einhell TE-VE 550/2 A Vacuum Extraction Machine User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Einhell

Einhell TE-VE 550 2 A Vacuum Extraction Machine

Einhell TE-VE 550 2 A Vacuum Extraction Machine
product Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols used

Danger! – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
Caution! Wear ear-muﬀ s. The impact of noi-se can cause damage to hearing.
Caution! Wear a breathing mask. Dust which is injurious to health can be generated when working on wood and other materials.
Never use the device to work on any materials containing asbestos!

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speciﬁcations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

Dust bag hook
Dust bag
Hose clip
Transport handle
Quick clamping device
Catch bag
Wheel caps
Chassis
Strengthening plate
Wheels
Extraction hose
Side panels
Plastic housing
Hole for dust bag hook
On/Oﬀ switch with automatic function
Automatic socket
Reduction adapter
5-piece adapter set
Connection adapter
Nut on the plastic housing
Axle screw
Washer
Long lock bolt
Short lock bolt
Nut

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as speciﬁed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip-ment with care.
Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suﬀocating!

Dust bag hook
Dust bag
Hose clip (2x)
Quick clamping device (2x)
Catch bag
Wheel cap (2x)
Chassis
Strengthening plate
Wheel (2x)
Extraction hose
Side plate (2x)
Plastic housing
Reduction adapter
5-piece adapter set
Connection adapter
Axle screw (2x)
Washer (2x)
Long lock bolt (4x)
Short lock bolt (4x)
Nut (8x)
Original Operating Instructions
Safety information

Proper use

The vacuum extraction system is designed for extracting chippings and dust arising from the processing of wood or wood-type materials. Never use this equipment in an environment where there is a risk of ﬁ re and explosion.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
To use the machine properly you must also observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about the machine’s potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the machine nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors.
The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s design and construction:

Hazard due to machine defects:
If one or more parts of the machine are defective, the use of the machine is prohibited. Defective parts must be replaced immediate-ly. Only replacement parts which have been approved by the manufacturer may be used. It is prohibited to make any changes to the machine.
Hazard due to electric shock:
Only operate the machine at a power source which is protected by a residual- current circuit breaker with a residual current of 30 mA!Socket-outlets must be properly installed, earthed and tested!
Hazard due to unintentional start-up of the machine:
The power plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before emptying the sawdust bag and also when the machine is not in use!
Hazard due to wood dust:
The inhalation of wood dust is a health hazard! Always wear a protective dust mask when emptying the de-bris bag. When disposing of sawdust waste, make sure you do so in an environmentally-friendly fashion!
Fire hazard: Never use the machine to extract hot objects!
Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as necessary.

4. Technical data

Motor ……………………………….220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Motor speed n0 ………………………………. 2850 rpm
Power P …………………………………………….. 550 W
Max. power consumption of the automatic socket-outlet: …………………….. 2400 W
Max. total power consumption: ……………. 2950 W
Max. vacuum …………………………………… 1600 Pa
Max. extraction volumes …………………. 1150 m3/h
Extractor socket ………………………………. 100 mm
Sawdust bag volumes ………………………………65 l
Weight …………………………………………… ca. 18 kg

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 60335-2-69.

LpA sound pressure level ………………… 83.4 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty ………………………………… 3 dB (A)
LWA sound power level …………………… 98.2 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty ………………………………… 3 dB (A)

Wear ear-muﬀ s.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hea- ring.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.

Danger!
The electric power tool generates an electro-magnetic ﬁeld during operation. Under certain circumstances this ﬁ eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

Unpack the vacuum extraction system and check it for damage which may have occurred in transit.
The machine has to be set up where it can stand securely. All covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched on.
Before you actuate the On/Off switch, make sure that the debris bags are securely fastened!
Check that the voltage on the rating plate is the same as your supply voltage before you connect the machine to the power supply.

Assembly

Danger! Pull out the power plug before carrying out any maintenance, resetting or assembly work on the vacuum extraction system!

Assembling the base frame (Fig. 3 – 7)

Fit the wheels (10) on both sides of the chassis (8) using the axle screw (21) and the washer (22).
Tighten the axle screws (21).
Fasten the wheel caps (7) to the wheels (10). As you do so, make sure that the plug-in connector engages correctly.
Important! First screw the side plates (12) and the strengthening plate (9) loosely to the machine. This will simplify the assembly work and will prevent tension in the chassis.
Use the long lock bolts (23) and nuts (25) to fasten the two side plates (12) loosely to the chassis (8). Check that the orientation is correct.
Place the strengthening plate (9) between the side plates (12) and use the short lock bolts (24) and nuts (25) to fasten it loosely .
Undo the two nuts (20) on both sides of the plastic housing (13) .
Then guide the plastic housing (13) over the side plates (12), insert the screws at the plastic housing (13) through the holes into the side plates (12) and use the nuts (20) to fasten the plastic housing (13) to the side plates .
Now tighten all the loose screw connections.

Fitting the dust and catch bag

Thread the quick clamping device (5) through the sewn-in guide in the dust bag (2) .
Insert the dust bag hook (1) into the hole for the dust bag hook (14) on the plastic housing (13) and hang the dust bag (2) on the dust bag hook (1) .
Pull the dust bag (2) over the top opening in the plastic housing (13) so that it completely surrounds the opening and secure it using the quick clamping device (5).
Pull the catch bag (6) over the bottom opening in the plastic housing (13) so that it completely surrounds the opening and secure it using the quick clamping device (5).

Connecting the extraction hose

Move a hose clip (3) over the extraction hose (11).
Push the extraction hose (11) over the connection on the bottom side of the plastic housing (13) as far as the stop.
Fasten the extraction hose (11) with the hose clip (3).
There are various ways to connect the extraction hose (11) to a woodworking machine:
- For a connection diameter of 36 mm use the reduction adapter (17).
- For a connection diameter of between 36 mm and 100 mm use the 5-piece adapter set (18).
- For connection diameters of between 90 mm and 100 mm you can use the connection adapter (19).
Fasten the adapter (17 or 18 or 19) to the extraction hose (11) using the hose clip (3) and connect the adapter to the woodworking machine.
Alternatively it is also possible to fasten the extraction hose (11) to the woodworking machine using a hose clip (3) and without the help of an adapter.

Important! Do not reduce the diameter of the extraction line unnecessarily. This can cause re-ductions in suction performance.
Make sure as well that the extraction line runs as straight as possible. Avoid kinks in the extraction hose (11).

Operation

Switching on

Check whether the extractor hose (11) is tightly connected to the vacuum extraction system and to the extractor adaptor of the wood processing machine.
Check whether the debris bags (2/6) are securely fastened.
Switch on the vacuum extraction system by pressing the button “I”.
Switch on the wood processing machine.

Switching oﬀ

Switch off the wood processing machine.
Switch off the vacuum extraction system by pressing the button “0”.

Switching oﬀ /on in automatic mode

The ON/OFF switch (15) has three settings: Switch position 0 : Off
Switch position I : On
Switch position AUTO : Automatic mode
(The extractor system is switched on/off via an electric tool).
Connect the power cable of your electric tool to the automatic socket-outlet (16).
Connect the extractor hose (11) to the dust extractor connection of your electric tool. Check that the connection is secure and air-tight.
Set the switch (15) on the extractor system to the position “AUTO” = Automatic mode.
As soon as you switch on the electric tool the extractor system will start up.
When you switch off the electric tool, the extractor system will switch off as well after a pre-set delay.

Emptying the sawdust bag

Inspect and empty the sawdust bag (6) regularly!
Important: Remove the power plug!
Hold the filled sawdust bag in place with one hand.
Open the quick clamp device (5).
Remove the bag and dispose of the contents in an environmentally-friendly fashion.
Put the bag back into the holder and secure with the quick clamp device (5).

Transportation

The vacuum extraction system has a standard chassis (8).
For transportation, gently lift the vacuum ex-traction system by the transportation handle (4) and move it to the desired location.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before star-ting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre-vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your
local council oﬃces.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.
For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.
Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac-cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.
Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is dispo-sed of.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers ac-companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.
Subject to technical changes

Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certiﬁcate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certiﬁcate. These partners will help you with all service re-quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.
Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

Category	Example
Wear parts*
Consumables*	Dust bag, Debris bag
Missing parts

In the eﬀect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certiﬁcate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aﬀected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectiﬁcation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
The following are not covered by our guarantee:
- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex-posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
- Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex-ample by dropping it).
- Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts ﬁtted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts ﬁtted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identiﬁcation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy oﬀer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service,
please send the device to our service address.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.